Cybersecurity
Federal CISO Unveils Plans to ‘Proportionally’ Protect Data, Create a Cyber Mascot
As the first White House chief information security officer, Greg Touhill expects to withstand the administration change.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Can Listen In on Your Skype Calls
A security researcher found a way to “piggyback” on video chats, and it’s very hard to detect.
Cybersecurity
New federal CISO is in it for the long haul
U.S. Chief Information Security Officer Greg Touhill said he doesn't plan on going anywhere come January and is moving to improve federal cybersecurity awareness and coordination.
Cybersecurity
Hackers May Have Manipulated Athlete Data, Can Remotely Administer Insulin and Defaced Buzzfeed
Did Fancy Bear change athletes data before dumping it online?
Digital Government
Data-Theft Arrest Shows Insider Threat Remains Despite Post-Snowden Security Improvements
The case of the NSA contractor arrested this week shows the intelligence community has much further to go in stopping insider threats.
Cybersecurity
Top US Officials Say Russia 'Authorized' DNC Hacks
"These thefts and disclosures are intended to interfere with the U.S. election process," said a statement from DHS and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Cybersecurity
DHS, ODNI blame Russia for election-season hacks
In a joint statement, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Homeland Security attributed several high-profile hacks on political targets to Russia.
Digital Government
Assessing the Obama Administration’s Tech Legacy
Experts weigh in on how the administration handled privacy, cybersecurity and other technology issues.
Modernization
Video: Keep Facebook Messages Private Using End-to-End Encryption
You can also set a timer for messages to expire.
Digital Government
Here’s How Countries Like China, Russia Control Online Dissent
Look at the physical systems that make up internet infrastructure, and you find a network that is a lot more centralized than you might think.
Cybersecurity
Insulin Pump Vulnerability Lets Attackers Remotely Administer Dose
Healthcare and Public Health
Cybersecurity
White House official: Cyberthreats continue to multiply
A senior homeland security adviser said cyberthreats are figuring more prominently in the president's daily security briefing.
Cybersecurity
NSA Contractor Charged with Stealing Classified Materials
A Maryland man has been charged with unauthorized removal and retention of top secret/SCI materials.
Cybersecurity
Private Companies Shouldn’t Be The Ones Crying ‘State-Sponsored Hack!’
If the U.S. government doesn't start officially attributing cyberattacks, it risks losing control of the narrative and evolving legal norms.
Cybersecurity
Why the Government Needs Cyber Translators
Not all the skills cyber pros need are technical.
Digital Government
Tired of Changing Your Password? Security Fatigue is a Thing
People are tired of updating their passwords.
Cybersecurity